CVE-2020-8870
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.916. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of TIF files from the GetTIFPalette method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9931.
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An out-of-bounds read in Foxit Studio Photo's GetTIFPalette method allows remote code execution via a crafted TIF file.
Vulnerability
This vulnerability affects Foxit Studio Photo version 3.6.6.916. The flaw exists in the handling of TIF files within the GetTIFPalette method. The lack of proper validation of user-supplied data results in a read past the end of an allocated structure, leading to an out-of-bounds read [2].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a malicious TIF file or visit a malicious page that triggers the parsing. No authentication is required, but user interaction is necessary. The out-of-bounds read can be leveraged to achieve code execution [2].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability [2].
Mitigation
As of the publication date of this CVE (August 2020), no official fix has been disclosed for Foxit Studio Photo. The vendor's security bulletins page [1] does not list a specific update for this product. Users should consider limiting exposure by avoiding opening untrusted TIF files until a patch is available.
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Affected products
2- Range: =3.6.6.916
- Foxit/Studio Photov5Range: 3.6.6.916
Patches
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References
2- www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpmitrex_refsource_MISC
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-312/mitrex_refsource_MISC
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